Navy OCSPart of the OCS Foundation Network2015-05-27T19:45:19-05:00https://navyocs.org/feed.php?f=222015-05-27T19:45:19-05:002015-05-27T19:45:19-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13362&p=91054#p91054Statistics: Posted by Sal189379 — Wed May 27, 2015 7:45 pm
]]>2014-11-01T19:15:19-05:002014-11-01T19:15:19-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13211&p=90858#p90858AG1, I'm an 1800. I've been one my entire time in the Navy. Your OIC doesn't get to tell you how to apply. I'm not entirely sure I'd respect his opinion if your take on his input is accurate.

The person with the most accurate information on METOC billets is the community manager in Millington, but even if her information is 100% accurate, the needs of the Navy change all the time. You should still put in your package.

Having said that, if you think you have a legitimate shot at getting an OCS slot, you shouldn't have a tough time passing the AGC exam and being chief eligible (RIGHT?! ). Don't rule out an LDO package. METOC LDO's (6460's) eventually lateral transfer to 1800 if they stay in long enough.

]]>2014-08-03T00:31:46-05:002014-08-03T00:31:46-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13211&p=90651#p90651Statistics: Posted by Chowder_17 — Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:31 am
]]>2014-08-01T10:53:49-05:002014-08-01T10:53:49-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13211&p=90643#p90643I noticed there hasn't been any discussion regarding METOC here in the last couple years and I have a question (or two). I'm an active duty AG with a Bachelor's in meteorology and I'd like to apply to OCS to become an 1800. My OIC said that there are no direct accession billets to METOC right now and that I will have to go SWO with the OCEANO option. Is this true? Also, he said that I will be a SWO for 4 years before I can exercise my OCEANO option. Is this also true?

This note solicits applications for Officer Candidate School (OCS), leading to a commission as an active duty Ensign, designator 1650 Special Duty (Public Affairs). We anticipate having at least THREE quotas for PAO OCS commissioning in FY15.

Active and reserve enlisted personnel and civilians who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. While the PAO OCS program is tailored towards enlisted media ratings, all enlisted ratings are eligible to apply. We select applicants whose superior performance indicates they are the best qualified.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably in the areas of communication, English, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, rhetoric/speech, marketing, international studies or public administration. Applicants must not have passed their 42nd birthday at time of commissioning. As potential spokespersons for the Navy, it is also worth stressing that applicants must meet the rigorous physical readiness demands expected at OCS.

Applications are due to Navy Recruiting Command no later than 08 October 2014 for consideration. The Chief of Information (CHINFO) will conduct an administrative review of applications on 10 November 2014. CHINFO will then forward the recommended selections to COMNAVCRUITCOM, who will notify applicants of their selection/non-selection via the applicant's recruiter and/or Commanding Officer.

Selectees will enter a 13-week OCS class at Newport, RI scheduled to graduate during FY15. Upon successful course completion, officers will receive an active-duty commission and receive PCS orders to their first Public Affairs assignment via Defense Information School (DINFOS) to attend the Public Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC).

Apply through your Navy Officer Recruiter or Command Career Counselor.

]]>2013-07-10T19:05:43-05:002013-07-10T19:05:43-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=12829&p=88903#p889031. Are there boards for HR? Yes but only for people who want to join the Navy reserves. There is not Active Duty board to be a HR Naval Officer.

2. How does one become an HR officer if they are not currently in military service? Via the Direct Commissioning Officer (DCO) program but that is only for the Navy reserves. However, if you are an Active Duty officer, you can try to lateral transfer to be an HR officer from your original officer designation (SWO, Supply, Intel, etc).

]]>2013-07-10T11:56:35-05:002013-07-10T11:56:35-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=12829&p=88902#p889021. Are there boards for HR?2. How does one become an HR officer if they are not currently in military service?

spartonian wrote:I admire the recruiter for actually using the references, but these "requirements", just like about everything else in the military (not involving nuclear power or nuclear weapons), are either waiverable or just guidelines.

Ask the recruiter to call the junior METOC detailer, LCDR Rip Coke.

Thank you sir! I'm really excited to begin this process. I take my ASTB on Aug 2nd.

mshsoccer wrote:I spoke to a chief officer recruiter, and he mentioned the following requirements as qualifying (competitive) criteria for a METOC Officer:

2.2 (3.3) Overall GPA1 year of calculus with a C average (not sure for competitive) Either a year or semester worth of calculus based physics.

Either way, it looks like to qualify, you have to have the full meteorology degree. Just based off of what I was told. I doubt this is always the case however.

There a VERY few METOC officers with undergraduate degrees in Meteorology. Several have the math and physics background, but there are also plenty of METOC officers running around with BA degrees... meaning very little, if any, calc-based math or physics.

The problem is what:http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/noru/orojt3/generalofficer.htm#13

is saying.....basically its saying you can't apply if you don't have calc or physics. I know you keep saying it doesn't matter and as a O-4 I respect everything you say. However, the website and recruiters are going by what that says....

mshsoccer wrote:I spoke to a chief officer recruiter, and he mentioned the following requirements as qualifying (competitive) criteria for a METOC Officer:

2.2 (3.3) Overall GPA1 year of calculus with a C average (not sure for competitive) Either a year or semester worth of calculus based physics.

Either way, it looks like to qualify, you have to have the full meteorology degree. Just based off of what I was told. I doubt this is always the case however.

There a VERY few METOC officers with undergraduate degrees in Meteorology. Several have the math and physics background, but there are also plenty of METOC officers running around with BA degrees... meaning very little, if any, calc-based math or physics.

I do not have the Calc or Physics, but I have been in AF weather for 8yrs. It can be waived if they want me back enough. I was told my degree wasn't competitive enough, but techinally I can still apply. I think I'm going to apply for the SWO-OCEANO option. Still gotta do my ASTB and go from there.

]]>2012-06-21T08:58:11-05:002012-06-21T08:58:11-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=4648&p=85257#p852572.2 (3.3) Overall GPA1 year of calculus with a C average (not sure for competitive) Either a year or semester worth of calculus based physics.

Either way, it looks like to qualify, you have to have the full meteorology degree. Just based off of what I was told. I doubt this is always the case however.